Flyabout along Australia's Shipwreck Coast, Victoria

On the first day of my flight around Australia's coast, I flew along the Shipwreck Coast in Victoria. As you can imagine from the name, the coast is very rugged and treacherous. Many ships have been wrecked and lives lost.

This particular photo highlights the gorge where one ship, the "Loch Ard", was wrecked. A place of sadness yet at the same time infinite beauty.

In the foreground is Muttonbird Island, with Loch Ard Gorge the second gorge in the background. To the right is Island Arch.


All this beautiful coastline is located within Port Campbell National Park, home of the famous Twelve Apostles.

In my book, Plane Reflections: about life and a flight around Australia's coast, this photo is featured with these words. "Life is like the coastline. It has its ups and downs, its ins and outs and rugged and smooth patches, but it's still beautiful - a gift to be treasured."